University or Organization: Vanderbilt University
Department: Anthropology
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics, Mesoamerican Languages
Description:
Position in Linguistics in the Department of Anthropology at
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University announces a position in linguistics in the
Department of Anthropology at the tenure-track, assistant professorial
level, with a preference for a candidate studying a native
Mesoamerican language, especially Maya. Theoretical interests should
engage issues of culture, social life and cognition. Excellence in
teaching is essential and should span basic courses in linguistics as
well as the candidate's theoretical specialization.
The successful applicant will join a research-oriented department of
anthropology focused on Latin America with an outstanding, well-funded
doctoral program, and participate in a linguistics program that
includes departments in the languages, the humanities, and the social
sciences. Vanderbilt rewards excellence in teaching and research with
competitive salaries, excellent benefits, opportunities for research
funds, and a high quality of life in the area.
We urge a rapid response, in advance of our preferential deadline of
December 15, 2003 to insure a full review of application materials.
Please send letter, resume, and a list of referees to: Linguistics
Recruitment Committee, Department of Anthropology, Vanderbilt
University, VU Station B 356050, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN
37235-6050, FAX 615-343-0230. Vanderbilt University is an Equal
Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages applications
from women and minorities.
Please note that our preferential deadline for the position,
originally October 30, has been extended to December 15th. Applicants
are nonetheless urged to apply in well in advance of this deadline,
especially if they plan to attend the November American
Anthropological Association meetings in Chicago, where we will conduct
a limited number of interviews.
Address for Applications:
Attn: Laurie Palmer
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B Box 356050
Nashville, TN 37235-6050
United States of America
Applications are due by 15-Dec-2003
Contact Information:
Dr. Thomas Gregor
Email: anthropologyvanderbilt.edu
Tel: 615-343-6120
Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu